Principal Architect

AMEY; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holidays

Bonus up to 10%

Flexible benefits

Save with Amey discounts

Job summary

Amey Consulting in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Architect to lead technical teams across Rail and Infrastructure projects. You will provide architectural leadership, oversee design development from concept to delivery, and manage governance, budgets and quality across RIBA stages.

You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders, drive bids and work-winning activities, and mentor junior staff while operating within a flexible hybrid model across Amey’s regional offices in

Qualifications

• Registered as an Architect with the Architects Registration Board.
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and BIM.
• Familiar with Building Regulations, Planning, Health & Safety, and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi‑discipline leadership and coordination on projects through all RIBA Stages.
• Take ownership for and manage individual tasks from conception to completion.
• Prepare and lead production of designs, calculations and drawings delivering quality, cost and programme.
• Ensure governance processes are followed and demonstrate technical assurance.
• Manage project budgets and costs, and compile regular portfolio update reports.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Technical team guidance

People management

Bid and work-winning support

Education

Registered Architect (ARB)

Chartered Member of RIBA

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

BIM

NBS

ProjectWise

Bentley Microstation

Job description

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Architect to join our Consulting team. With shared office space in Birmingham, Telford, Manchester, Stafford, Sheffield and Bristol, we welcome applications from Principal Architects across these regions.

The role

Our Principal Architects play an important part within the Consulting team and alongside our clients. As a Principal Architect you will act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.

You will manage or influence the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager role when required by the business. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide multi – discipline lead ship and co-ordination on projects through all RIBA Stages.
• Take ownership for and manage individual tasks and support projects, from conception to completion.
• Preparing and leading the preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Ensure governance process are followed and have experience in technical assurance.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables
• Compile, communicate and present regular project portfolio update reports internally / externally.
• Liaising with all client and internal Amey stakeholders / support functions to achieve project and team objectives.
• Significantly contributing to and leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid director
• Foster collaborative working with all account stakeholders at every opportunity
• Assuming the role of people manager when required by the bus

What you will bring to us:

• Registered as an Architect with the Architects Registration Board
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
• Proficient in various design applications including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and BIM
• Familiar with various Contract Forms and Conditions
• Knowledgeable in Building Regulations, Planning, Health & Safety, and other legislation
• Skilled in Contract Administration
• Adept at managing project-related tasks associated with health, safety, and welfare management, e.g., Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Capable of acting as the architectural lead for a project as required under the terms of the commission
• Competent in using NBS and other relevant design/CA software
• Experienced with Bentley Microstation
• Prince 2 qualified
• Background in the Rail or Light Rail sector is desirable
• Experience in using ProjectWise

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus, a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bonus – up to 10% of base salary
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.